Object Details
Summary
This harness was flown on the Gemini X mission, July 18-21, 1966. Piloted by John Young and Michael Collins, Gemini X rendezvoused and docked with an Agena vehicle, used the Agena engine to fly to an altitude of 763 km (474 mi) and rendezvoused with a second Agena left by Gemini VIII. During the mission, Michael Collins exited the spacecraft twice, once standing up in the seat to perform experiments, and once to float over to the Gemini VIII Agena to retrieve an experiment. The harness was used to fasten the long umbilical cord that provided oxygen and communications to Collins during his second “spacewalk.”
NASA transferred this harness to the Smithsonian in 1968.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
Inventory Number
A19680351000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous
Materials
Nylon Webbing, Synthetic Fabric, Velcro, Steel, Ink
Dimensions
3-D: 81.3 x 31.8cm (32 x 12 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19680351000